Steering
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Printed Date: January-16-2025 at 12:04pm
Topic: Steering
Posted By: Martinique87
Subject: Steering
Date Posted: May-05-2006 at 8:07am
I found what I hope is a good deal on an 89 SN, now I've got two correct crafts. Gotta get one finished and up for sale. The 89SN is in good shape but does have a few issues. One is the steering.
When I turn left its as if there is power steering and the boat comes about immediately (way faster than my 87 Martinique). However, when turning right its like turning an old car without power steering.
I'm going to check the alignment today by confirming that when the wheel is centered the rudder is too. I will also count the number of turns possible for the wheel in both directions.
Other than alignment what might cause such a tremendous difference between turning left and right?
Tim
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Posted By: Martinique87
Date Posted: May-05-2006 at 10:33am
Update.
Steering alignmrnt looks good...when the rudder is midpoint the wheel is centered. It takes approx. 2 and 3/4 turn in each direction to reach the stop point.
In case it matters...I have a standard rotation 351 with the 1.23:1 PCM transmission, so the prop still turns right even with the standard engine.
Tim
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Posted By: nuttyskier2002
Date Posted: May-06-2006 at 2:06am
I'm not so sure that your 89 SN has anything wrong with it. This may just be an inherent thing by the way the boat was designed. I have an 88 Ski Centurion that does the same thing. Before that boat I had a 59 Chris Craft Capri (inboard) that did it too. The Ski Centurion turns a RH prop and the Chris Craft turns a LH prop.
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95 Malibu Echelon w/Mercruiser 350 Magnum Skier
Former boats:
88 Ski Centurion Tru Trac II
59 Chris Craft Capri (woody)
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Posted By: 81nautique
Date Posted: May-06-2006 at 10:03am
I'm not an expert here but my boat turns better left than right. You are fighting the torque of the prop and any inboard I've ever driven always turns better one direction or the other. How does the wheel turn when your not moving, is there any out of the ordinary resistance?
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You can’t change the wind but you can adjust your sails
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Posted By: Jim_In_Houston
Date Posted: May-06-2006 at 4:30pm
I had the same problem on my '68/ Then I had the rudder straightened at a prop shop and the problem went away. (I thought it was normal.) I took it to the prop shop becuase it had a hair line crack that was there when I bought the boat, I wanted to get it welded up. The prop shop (Mike Hood) advised me it was bent. I could not tell by looking at it.
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Happy owner of a '66 and a '68 Mustang
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Posted By: nuttyskier2002
Date Posted: May-06-2006 at 5:30pm
Thanks Jim, I guess I need to get my rudder checked too. I've had to get my prop reworked twice and even had to replace the drive shaft for hitting things in the water. It's likely that the rudder got bent too. Never had it checked.
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95 Malibu Echelon w/Mercruiser 350 Magnum Skier
Former boats:
88 Ski Centurion Tru Trac II
59 Chris Craft Capri (woody)
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Posted By: Martinique87
Date Posted: May-07-2006 at 7:38pm
Thanks guys,
I'm going to check howit turns in the water when not moving as see ifits different. In my driveway they are the same...which makes me feel better.
I will have the rudder alignment checed also. The PO had a new rudder pin wlelded in so makes sense to check it. If thats fine I'll chalkit up to torque.
Thanks again. Tim
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Posted By: nuttyskier2002
Date Posted: May-07-2006 at 8:26pm
If the rudder is bent and you have it straightened and that fixes the problem let us know.
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95 Malibu Echelon w/Mercruiser 350 Magnum Skier
Former boats:
88 Ski Centurion Tru Trac II
59 Chris Craft Capri (woody)
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Posted By: Martinique87
Date Posted: May-07-2006 at 9:54pm
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We'll do. it will be a few weeks before I'm home long enough to have it checked/repaired. But I will let you know.
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